I would like to know why archery season here doesn’t start in mid-September, like it does in other states. Is there a good reason for that?

I would love to have the regular archery season start in mid-September. It would allow you to take a few more does and give you more of a chance to see bucks still in bachelor groups in their summer patterns.

Missouri and other states have great results with earlier open seasons. This move would help out local retailers with earlier sales as well.

I would suggest that you attend one of the rules and regulation meetings the Iowa DNR offers nearest to you. They are always looking for hunters' opinions.

What is your go-to bait for winter trout? What do you need to fish for them?

You need to have a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for (or possess) trout.

I like using a couple different things. Balls O'Fire salmon eggs work well, small jigs tipped with a garlic power bait. I also like small jigging spoons as well.

The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10.

What kind of deer activity are you seeing now? Any chasing? What should I key on this time of year?

I am seeing bucks looking, but not chasing, this week. Every farm is different, though. I am trying to catch them coming back and to food sources now.

If you have standing beans or corn near you, that’s where I would be. It’s been a little slow for me this week.